Crime & Safety

Monroe Police Mourn the Loss of Justice

Retired police dog, "Justice," had to be put to sleep Thursday night. He was 14.

Police officers are mourning the loss of Justice, a longtime police canine who had recently retired. Justice had to be put to sleep on Thursday night. He was 14. During Sunday's Memorial Day Ceremony, L. David York, the Master of Ceremonies, is expected to say a few words on the German Shepherd's behalf.

The ceremony will follow today's parade, which starts at 2 p.m.

Justice had worked with Officer Dennis Bradshaw, his partner. Since Justice retired, Bradshaw has worked with police K-9 Liberty.

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The following is an excerpt about Justice from by Carol Banner which ran on Aug. 1,2011:

On June 26, 2006, a vehicle was pulled over in Monroe for an obstructed windshield. The driver had a suspended license. Officer Dennis Bradshaw and his partner K-9 Justice were summoned. Within minutes Justice indicated drugs were inside the car.

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The trunk was opened revealing a backpack filled with seven plastic bags containing more than a pound of marijuana. There were also items to cultivate marijuana, rolling papers, pipes and a scale, plus $2,283 in the glove compartment. 

That was only one of K-9 Justice’s feats. He served Monroe from 2003-2010. During those years he racked up over 280 narcotic arrests, 41 successful tracks and 18 apprehensions.


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